How To Fly The P-47

"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn) 07/08/2014 at 14:56 • Filed to: planelopnik

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This is an interesting training film that explains high altitude and acrobatic characteristics of the P-47. After the dorky intro, there's a great explanation of how the turbocharger and manifold work on the Jug, then lots of aerial footage of the Thunderbolt, inexplicably set to the music of Beethoven. I find that somewhat ironic.

For Sweden > ttyymmnn 07/08/2014 at 14:59

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Needs more Jimmy Stewart

ttyymmnn > For Sweden 07/08/2014 at 15:02

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Are you referring to this? This film should be required watching for all Planelops.

For Sweden > ttyymmnn 07/08/2014 at 15:07

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Every day I'm Hustling

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > ttyymmnn 07/08/2014 at 15:09

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Naked jugs exposed in the air, on the front page of Oppo? Even in b&w, you should be ashamed, sir.

ttyymmnn > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 07/08/2014 at 15:10

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I regret nothing.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > ttyymmnn 07/08/2014 at 15:12

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*fapfapfapfapfap*

Skyrider > ttyymmnn 07/08/2014 at 16:25

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I wonder what type of plane was used to film this. I was thinking a PBY with a bubble canopy on the side?

ttyymmnn > Skyrider 07/08/2014 at 16:26

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That's a good question. There were so many choices back then, it could even have been a C-47 with the door removed. Who knows?

VolksytheBug > ttyymmnn 07/11/2014 at 19:17

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That intro could truly not be any more 1940s. Oh, and nice Jugs! ;)